Portsmouth Flood Wall trivia If you are human, leave this field blank. Name * Library Card Number 14-digit number located on the back of your PPL Library Card You can find the mural of the Portsmouth Public Library here. What is the name of the artist who was commissioned to paint the flood walls? How high, in feet, are the flood walls? This street is depicted on the murals for its many businesses it was once home to, and it was also previously known as the street to go “cruisin” on. Popularity of cruising this street has returned in recent months. What is the name of the only victim of the 1937 flood, whose courageous act to save her child is memorialized on the flood walls? The business Sole Choice is currently in the building of the local shoe industry giant formerly known as: This famous baseball legend, who broke baseball’s color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson, can be found on the flood walls. The Portsmouth Spartans hold a place in our history as well. What is the name of the current NFL team that was formerly known as the Portsmouth Spartans? The man nicknamed the “King of the Cowboys” can be seen atop his horse, Trigger, in his mural. This Shakespearean actress can also be found amongst the murals. How long (in feet) are the murals? The earthen mounds depicted in one of the scenes is done by the work of this native group. Some of the murals are based off of photos from this man’s personal collection. The current flood walls were installed, in part, as a result of the tragic flood which occurred in what year? This local park, found on the flood walls, was once home to a roller coaster. What is the name found on the bowl next to the cat painted on the wall? Name one of Portsmouth’s sister cities featured on the Windows of the World mural. This local artist found on the flood walls, who was known for including egg shapes in his works, was born and raised in Portsmouth, Ohio. This annual cycling event is featured on one of the murals. The stained glass mural features 16 congregations in the community that were established before what year? Submit